Halloween – Is it a murderer begging for mercenaries to come to his door? I guess it’s possible but chances are they just want to welcome the neighborhood munchkins to come and get treats. After all, we were all set to hand out DVDs, but alas, no trick or treaters came to our door. Of course, that could have something to do with the fact that we’re about 1000 feet from the country road (yet another consequence of small town living).

If you think this is unusual, then you’ll love this post from a friend on Facebook. Before he hired a contractor he checked to make sure that… “None of these guys are hunters. I asked beforehand.” Around here, you have to make sure the service you’re requesting is going to be open at all during hunting season.

Over the years I’ve made some technical changes to my blog. It started out here: http://startercastle.info/startercastle_wordpress/ and then here: http://rantfarm.com/startercastle_wordpress/. But I’ve always wanted it here: www.rantfarm.com. Isn’t that better? I’ve finally learned the method for changing the database to enable this. So, here it is. Finally.

When we first moved to the wilderness of North Idaho, I couldn’t figure out what the trailer on top of this truck was for. It turns out that in this configuration is the compact arrangement of a logging truck making it easier to drive on city streets. Driving around the area, you’ll see trucks like this in the driveway of people’s homes just like any business vehicle. The trailer on top of the truck is the back end of the truck. After unloading, the lumber company uses a crane to put the trailer on top of the truck. And in the forest, the process is reversed by an excavator.

It’s well known that ultra violet (UV) rays kill really nasty germs (staff, cryptosparidiam, E.Coli, and many other nasties) by messing with their DNA. Hospitals use them to kill germs, and there is even a water filter light that makes water drinkable. I’ve been wanting such a light to make sure my bathroom is “really” clean. But filters sold for air cleaning are very expensive. With a little research I found a solution.

This may appear to be a water filter, but take it apart and turn it on (then clear out because the rays are not good for humans) and you have yourself a very inexpensive room sterilizer.

Today’s entry comes from the county assessors office. It’s a file I downloaded. It doesn’t matter what the form is for, but rather , the text at the top about Louise’s work schedule. If you’re planning to stop in and file this form, Wednesday would not be a good choice. Even the law must wait for Louise. (click to enlarge)

This is no ordinary envelope. It’s tax time when we get a few envelopes for various charities accounting for our donations. This one is from a small church in small town America, where envelopes are hand addressed. It warms my heart that someone took the time to hand write the address.

Once again, hoarfrost has been growing on the plants and trees outside. Today will be the last day for this as it’s going to snow tomorrow and shatter the billions of crystals that have formed on our piece of the world. Here are some of the memories. (CLICK to ENLARGE)

Dissecting Me! For $10 I got a full CD of my CT scans and the software for viewing it. Below are some highlights (Relax, no naughty bits are showing). And I can cut myself open and explore my guts without the pain. This is more fun than a video game.

Time for church. I rushed out to shovel and as we were running a little late, I just made a nice path down right side of the stairs for Jenny to step down safely. I later found her footsteps running down the other side of the stairs. chivalry isn’t dead but it could use some encouragement.